The side effects of lotus seeds, and the taboos of use should be known

Lotus seeds taste slightly bitter and can clear away heat, detoxify, and stop bleeding. They have a good effect on treating shock, heart failure, thirst, irritability, and spermatorrhea. However, many people are not suitable for eating lotus seeds, especially those with weak constitutions and those who suffer from insomnia and dreaminess.

1. Side effects of lotus seeds

1. Suitable for people with weak constitution, palpitations, insomnia, and spermatorrhea; suitable for people with spleen deficiency and chronic diarrhea; suitable for cancer patients and those after radiotherapy and chemotherapy; suitable for women with spleen and kidney deficiency and excessive leucorrhea;

2. People who usually have dry and hard stools or abdominal distension should avoid eating this food.

The lotus seed heart is the green embryo inside the mature lotus seed kernel. It is often used by the people to make tea, which has the effect of clearing heart fire and stopping spermatorrhea. It is most suitable for patients with insomnia caused by disharmony between the heart and kidney, and yin deficiency and excess fire. From the perspective of clinical application, lotus seed heart is suitable for people with mild insomnia. If it is ineffective, diazepam can be used appropriately to control the symptoms, but long-term use of diazepam can cause great harm to the body. In addition, insomnia patients should develop better living habits, such as taking more walks after dinner, exercising more often, etc., which are very helpful for restoring sleep.

3. The disadvantage is that lotus seed core is cold in nature and is not suitable for long-term consumption. It will have a bad effect on people with a cold constitution and is not good for health.

2. Effects of Lotus Seeds

1. Anti-cancer and anti-tumor: Lotus seeds are good at replenishing the deficiencies of the five internal organs, promoting the flow of qi and blood in the twelve meridians, making qi and blood flow smoothly without rotting. The oxidized rhododendron oxyphylla contained in lotus seeds has an inhibitory effect on nasopharyngeal carcinoma. All of these constitute the nutritional and health-care function of lotus seeds in preventing and fighting cancer.

2. Lowering blood pressure: The non-crystalline biotin N-9 contained in lotus seeds has the effect of lowering blood pressure.

3. Strengthen the heart and calm the mind: The bioalkali contained in lotus seed core has a significant cardiotonic effect, and lotus core alkaloids have strong anti-calcium and anti-arrhythmic effects.

4. Nourishes and replenishes the body, stops nocturnal emission and astringes semen: The cottonseed sugar contained in lotus seeds is a tonic suitable for all ages. It is a common nutritional product for those who are chronically ill, postpartum or elderly with physical weakness. Lotus seed alkaloids have the effect of calming sexual desire. For young people who have frequent dreams, frequent nocturnal emissions or spermatorrhea, taking lotus seeds has a good effect in stopping nocturnal emissions and astringing spermatorrhea.